About the role
Who we are
Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary
Unlicensed Veterinary Technician, $20 – $22/hour. LVT, $25 - $27/hour
Schedule
Regular dayshifts. One night, and weekend days on a rotation
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You
Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition
Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician. Our goal is to establish and maintain the highest standards of patient care while fostering a supportive and enjoyable work environment that encourages camaraderie and personal growth. If you’re looking to challenge yourself and others to be the best you can be, you may be a great fit for our Veterinary Technician position.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here
- Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
- 3 o’clock snack time!
- Lunch breaks on the reg
4-day work weeks
Rotating Saturday shifts
No on-call shifts or holiday hours
What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
What You’ll Contribute
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
- Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
Experience in monitoring anesthesia
- Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
- Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
- Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
- Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Think you're the veterinary technician we're looking for? Apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Pittsfield Veterinary Hospitaland Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.